Iowa Code r. 481-30.5 - Penalty and delinquent fees

(1) Late penalty. Food establishment licenses and food processing plant licenses that are renewed by the licensee after the license expiration date shall be subject to a penalty of 10 percent of the license fee per month. A license shall be renewed only if the license holder has provided documentation pursuant to subrule 30.3(5).

(2) Penalty for opening or operating without a license. A person who opens or operates a food establishment or food processing plant without a license is subject to a penalty of up to twice the amount of the annual license fee.

(3) Civil penalty for violations. A person who violates Iowa Code chapter 137F or these rules shall be subject to a civil penalty of $100 for each violation. Prior to assessment of the penalty, the license holder shall have an opportunity for a hearing using the process outlined in rule 481-30.11 (10A,137C,137F).

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 137F.4, 137F.9 and 137F.17.

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Iowa Code r. 481-30.5

ARC 1190C, IAB 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; ARC 6568C, IAB 10/5/22, effective 11/9/22

ARC 1190C, IAB 11/27/2013, effective 1/1/2014 Amended by IAB October 5, 2022/Volume XLV, Number 7, effective 11/9/2022